Down in the Valley
Classification added September 8, 2025Premiered 15 July 1948
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Composer:
Kurt Weill
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Arnold Sundgaard
Description:
Opera in 1 Act
Notes:
G. Schirmer Publisher, New York City, NY
piano/vocal score #41905
Time Period:
1930’s
Place:
Appalacia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Jennie Parsons | Soprano | L |
| Brack Weaver | Tenor * or high Baritone | L |
| Leader | Baritone | F |
| Thomas Bouché | Bass | F |
| Preacher | Baritone | S |
| Mr. Parsons (Father) | Spoken | S |
| Woman #1 | Spoken | CB |
| Woman #2 | Spoken | CB |
| Prison Guard | Spoken | CB |
| Peters | Spoken | CB |
| A Man | Spoken | CB |
| Another Man | Spoken | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 28
Divisi: SATB